Hitachi LifeStudio Plus Reinvents the Hard Drive I am no stranger to the external hard drive—I have 2 connected to my macbook—but it can be said that I was a stranger to the portable hard drive. Previously, I had always copied (via wireless network) files from my hard drives over to my PS3 in order to watch them on my TV. I didn't know what I was missing, not having a portable hard drive! With the Hitachi LifeStudio Mobile Plus, I have a lot more options! I use the bigger fellow (500GB/main ...
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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 Instant PDF Document Scanner Review
As a freelance writer and occasional research assistant—I spend a great deal of my time buried under piles of paper in libraries, coffee-shops, and the occasional office. In all instances, I'm glad to have my ScanSnap S1100. Tiny and light, it's a page fed document scanner that lives in my briefcase and unfolds at a moment's notice to digitize my research. Tazim and I moved toward a paperless office years ago, and it's a decision that neither of us regrets. Wondering how to get there, we ...
Command Brand Strips Organizing and Hanging Tools Review
Command Brand from 3M helps you organize, decorate and and a million other things! Every single picture in my home is attached to the wall with a 3M Command Brand strip. I was able to test out some other products from Command recently, and am pleased to tell you that 1 lucky winner will also have chance to try these out: There are so many products included in this giveaway that I couldn't fit it all in one picture! See below for individual pictures of the many items included. The total value ...
Organizing Tips for Kids’ Stuff {Guest Post}
Whether you have 1 child or 8, you probably have issues with stuff! It seems like their toys, clothes and crafts multiply overnight, no matter how hard you try to keep up with it. Fortunately, there are some quick and easy tips for getting a handle on the kids’ stuff: Take inventory of your child’s things – are there toys that are broken (discard), or that he/she doesn’t use any more (donate)? Have your child help you sort through the toys and learn about giving to others at the same ...
How to Get Rid of Clutter in Your Kitchen {Guest Post}
Your kitchen is practically the busiest part of your house. Come to think of it, you use your kitchen to prepare breakfast, cook lunch and dinner. You even use your kitchen to drink a cup of coffee and chat with your family or friends. Naturally, your kitchen won’t be free from all the clutter. Well, if you want to keep it clean and in order, here are some tips which might be useful for you: 1. Organize your dishes and other kitchen utensils. The first thing you need to do is to organize ...
Simpler Living: A Back to Basics Guide Giveaway – 2 Winners!
This book: Simpler Living: A Back to Basics Guide to Cleaning, Furnishing, Storing, Decluttering, Streamlining, Organizing, and More by Jeff Davidson, published by Skyhorse Publishing is perfect for those that want a bit of help organizing their home, office and life generally. This is more of a resource that you can refer to on a variety of topics, rather than a book to read from cover to cover. I especially like the section on seasonal cleaning. "The Arrival of spring presents the ...
Storage by the Box Giveaway $100 Value
Giveaway is for 4 months of free storage for 5 boxes from Storage By The Box, and is valued at $100! This is open to US residents only. There is also a coupon code for all readers to receive 50% off your first month of storage with code beingtazim. I got a chance to test out the website for Storage By The Box, so that I can share my thoughts. Once you sign up for an account on Storage By The Box there are 2 options: you can use your own boxes or you can get boxes/packing supplies sent to you. ...
First-Aid Organization
Where is your first-aid kit? Mine is in my bathroom, in my linen cupboard. This really seems like the most organized place for it to be. There is a mirror, sink, and place to sit and clean-up. I've recently read that a first-aid kit should be located elsewhere (I suppose, just so that it is not one more thing in the bathroom to organize/store), but I really don't have anywhere else to put it that would make more sense. My first-aid kit is neatly in one red bag, which is very obvious, and ...
Mythic Non-Toxic Paint Review
Give Your Home an Instant Facelift with Mythic Paint—Safe for the Environment, Safe for Pets, and Safe for You. As someone who is house-proud, I always want to add a personal touch to my apartments. I haven't been able to paint my walls in the past, but luckily, I have been allowed to with this place. I was recently given the opportunity to test out some paint from Mythic Paint—who have agreed to offer some paint to one lucky winner, too. Winner will receive a fan deck to choose their own ...
To Do, To File, To Read! — Organizing Your Office {Guest Post}
There should be a designated place for everything in every room. That includes every paper & new item that comes through the door. Juli Oliver, a professional organizer from New York, shares her tips on organizing your office (at home or elsewhere). Takeout or delivery? No time for a lunch break so you have to sit at your desk & eat in? Don’t collect/ save plastic utensils, paper napkins, & take out menus from every single time you ordered. They take up space in an entire ...
